Wisconsin Mesothelioma Lawyers

How to Find and Choose a Wisconsin Mesothelioma Lawyer

Choose a lawyer who understands the complexities of mesothelioma claims and has a record of success in asbestos litigation. People diagnosed in the state need strong legal support to help them pursue financial assistance to cover the cost of medical care, travel expenses for treatment, home health care and lost wages. 

Wisconsin ranks No. 14 in mesothelioma cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2018 and 2022, the most recent data available, the mesothelioma incidence rate was 0.90 per 100,000 people and 357 new mesothelioma diagnoses were reported.This shows mesothelioma remains a serious health concern here that calls for skilled legal help and resources.

Lawyers know how to file properly in the state, meet deadlines, gather evidence and build a strong case for you. Nationwide firms like Simmons Hanly Conroy and Weitz & Luxembourg help Wisconsinites secure compensation through mesothelioma settlements and verdicts. They’ll come to you for an initial consultation to discuss your case and the resources they offer to protect your rights and maximize your compensation.

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Compensation From Asbestos Filings in Wisconsin

A number of factors determine potential verdict amounts in asbestos personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Wisconsin. A judge or jury will consider the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence presented and the severity of the defendant’s actions.

Notable Asbestos Verdicts in Wisconsin

• $9.7 million: A Wisconsin jury awarded this trial verdict to the surviving family of Sarah Krentz, who developed peritoneal mesothelioma after childhood exposure to asbestos fibers her stepfather brought home on his work clothing. The jury found nine defendants liable, including Motor Casting Co. and Johns Manville.
• $16.6 million: A Wisconsin jury originally awarded former pipefitter Gerald Lorbiecki’s surviving family $26.5 million in 2021. He developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure at Pabst Brewing Company’s Milwaukee facility. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals reduced the award in 2024 to $16.6 million based on state damage caps. The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in September 2025, and a final decision remains pending.

Most claims end in settlements before cases go to trial. These settlements offer Wisconsin plaintiffs mesothelioma compensation to cover expenses related to their diagnosis. Mesothelioma settlements average nationally between $1 million to $2 million. The average trial verdict ranges between $5 million to $20.7 million, according to the latest from Mealey’s.

How Does an Asbestos Lawyer Handle Your Claim in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin attorney will guide you through each step of your pursuit of compensation, whether it’s a claim with an asbestos trust fund or a lawsuit. They’ll manage deadlines, paperwork and negotiations so you can focus on your health and family.

Steps to a Mesothelioma Claim

1. Gather medical records: Your lawyer collects documentation to confirm your mesothelioma diagnosis and link it to asbestos exposure.
2. Investigate exposure history: Your legal team investigates the products and exposure sites in Wisconsin responsible for your diagnosis, such as Hankscraft Company’s Madison facility where its asbestos-lined baby bottle warmer was made.
3. Work with experts: Your legal team consults medical and occupational experts to strengthen evidence and build the strongest possible case.
4. File your claim: Your attorney files personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits in Wisconsin circuit courts, adhering to the state’s 3-year deadline after diagnosis or a loved one’s death.
5. Resolve your case: Your lawyer handles all paperwork, court filings and procedural requirements while negotiating settlements or preparing for trial to maximize your compensation.

Your asbestos lawyer supports you throughout the process, explaining Wisconsin’s legal limits like damage caps and advocating for your rights in and out of court. Many Wisconsin residents receive financial help to cover medical costs and other expenses through skilled legal representation.

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Asbestos Exposure in Wisconsin 

Wisconsinites were often exposed to asbestos at work. As early as 1890 the Malleable Iron Range Company manufactured asbestos coal-wood burning furnaces and asbestos-lined stoves in Beaver Dam. 

In the 1950s the Hankscraft Company manufactured an asbestos-lined baby bottle warmer in Madison. It hung in automobiles and was plugged into a 6-volt cigarette lighter.

Job Sites in Wisconsin Known for Asbestos Exposure

• American Can Company
• Badger Army Ammunition Plan
• Badger Paper Mills, Inc.
• Charmin
• Filter Materials, Inc.
• Fort Howard Paper Company
• Fort McCoy
• Foster-Forbes Glass Company
• Four Wheel Drive/Seagrave
• Fox River Paper Company
• Georgia-Pacific
• Hankscraft
• International Paper
• Jaeger Insulation
• J. B. Schauble Mill & Dam/Waubeka Mill & Dam
• Kimberly Clark
• Koos, Inc. 
• Ladish Company 
• Malleable Iron Range (Monarch)
• Owens-Illinois, Inc.
• Peavey Paper Mills, Inc.
• Proctor and Gamble
• Riverside Paper Corporation
• R.J. Schwab and Sons
• Scott Paper Company
• Truax Air Force Base
• Western Mineral Products
• W.L. Spencer Manufacturing Corporation
• W.R. Grace 
• Zeigler and Johanning Grist and Sawmill

Four Wheel Drive manufactured trucks in Clintonville and used asbestos brakes. Workers reported asbestos exposure to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH reported its tests of shavings from brakes in the facility and found they contained 10% to 20% asbestos.

Officials noted shavings tended to accumulate near machines. They also observed workers didn’t wear protective gear. NIOSH required the brake area be isolated from the rest of the facility to prevent the spread of asbestos particles. It also required the area be cleaned regularly to help prevent exposure to asbestos.

St. Regis Paper Mill

The St. Regis Paper Mill in Rhinelander used asbestos extensively for insulating machinery and building materials. Workers handling maintenance, repairs and asbestos-containing products like dryer felts, gaskets and adhesives were exposed to airborne asbestos dust, which caused serious lung diseases, including mesothelioma.

Asbestos was prized for its heat resistance and fire prevention in the high-heat paper-making process. Unfortunately, this caused long-term health risks for many mill workers who inhaled toxic fibers during routine work, making the St. Regis Paper Mill one of Wisconsin’s most notable asbestos exposure sites.​ The subsequent discovery of asbestos’s deadly effects resulted in mesothelioma lawsuits and compensation claims from affected former workers.

Occupational Asbestos Exposure in Wisconsin 

Many people in Wisconsin experienced occupational exposure. For example, workers at Koos, Inc.’s facility in Kenosha were exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite from 1960 to 1995. Consumers were also exposed to this vermiculite, which was used in products like fertilizer.

Loved ones and roommates who lived with someone who worked with asbestos could also be exposed via secondary asbestos exposure. Workers could inadvertently bring asbestos fibers home. Fibers could be transferred to loved ones when doing laundry or even hugging. 

Workplaces Known for Higher Exposure Risk in Wisconsin

• Automotive
• Construction
• Glass making
• Manufacturing 
• Military service
• Metalwork
• Paper mills
• Schools (and work in other older buildings)
• Vermiculite processing

Ladish Company, a metal manufacturer in Milwaukee, insulated its 200 furnaces with asbestos. Masons often had to make repairs, tearing down the equipment and disturbing asbestos. Many workers developed asbestos-related diseases.

The company developed a medical monitoring program for employees exposed to asbestos. However, during a 1984 inspection NIOSH inspectors determined X-rays weren’t conducted properly. Of 11 chest X-rays, only 6 were readable. NIOSH said the program was inadequate.

How Your Lawyer Supports You in Wisconsin’s Changing Asbestos Litigation

Asbestos litigation in Wisconsin continues to evolve, with recent court rulings and legislative changes impacting how cases proceed. Experienced lawyers track new deadlines and laws that affect your claim. They ensure evidence meets court standards and evaluate the best jurisdiction to file your case. This proactive approach helps protect your rights and increases your chances of a successful outcome.

Wisconsin Legislative Changes

• Asbestos Renovation and Demolition Notification Upgrade: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources upgraded the notification system as of 2025. The updates require stricter notification procedures and improved public access to information about asbestos projects. This influences how asbestos removal and abatement projects are managed under state law. These changes increase transparency and regulatory control over asbestos disturbances, potentially affecting litigation by documenting exposures more thoroughly
• Asbestos Trust Claim Transparency: Governor Scott Walker signed a law in March 2014 (also known as Assembly Bill 19) that significantly changed the asbestos litigation process. This law requires plaintiffs in asbestos lawsuits to disclose whether they have filed or intend to file claims with asbestos bankruptcy trusts within 30 days of filing suit. The purpose is to prevent “double-dipping,” where plaintiffs may seek compensation both from bankrupt asbestos companies’ trust funds and through litigation, potentially inflating recoveries unfairly.

Your lawyer stays up to date on all these changes and adapts strategies to defend your claim. They navigate complex laws, counter defense tactics and fight to hold companies accountable. With this support, Wisconsin mesothelioma claimants have stronger legal representation through uncertain times.